Today's is a little more hardware-related (and Jim get's his nerd on BIG TIME) as Dave has bought a Mac Mini, and Jim has some great advice about moving to a new machine.  JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " ask" and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to  https://courses.schoolofpodcasting.com/ask Sponsor: PodcastBranding.co If you need podcast artwork, lead agents or a full website, podcastbranding.co has you covered. Mark is a podcaster in addition to being an award-winning artist. He designed the cover art for the School of Podcasting, Podcast Rodeo Show, and Ask the Podcast Coach. Find Mark at  podcastbranding.co Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how much of those "Based on a true story" movies are real? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com Jim Steps For Migrating to a New Computer 1. Get rid of bloatware 2. Get the updates 3. Get familiar with the operating system 4. Run both systems for a while 5. Do you install Antivirus? 6. Backing up your computer 7. What do you do with your old PC? Become an Awesome Supporter Get Bonus Content Live Group Coaching www.askthepodcastcoach.com/awesome or consider a one-time donation. Mentioned In This Episode Featured supporter: Indie Drop In Network Synergy Software to share a mouse over two computers Backblaze Backup Your Computer Cigar Authority Podcast TOPICS and TIMELINE 2:52 The plot to every Christmas special.   6:28 What to do with your old hard drive.   10:51 How to get familiar with the operating system.   16:01 The magic word: learning curve.   20:22 What to do if you don’t have any virus.   24:43 Dave’s storage strategy.   29:33 What do you do with your old pc right now?   34:13 Do you have a problem outing a company?   39:26 The importance of visibility for brands that affiliate with a show that may be safe but the host is not.   43:43 What is errors and omissions insurance?   49:03 What’s the consensus on fellow podcasters who reach out to be on your podcast?   53:30 How to get on other people’s podcasts.   59:16 When you get a high-profile guest on your show, it makes it easier to get other guests.   1:03:56 The only time I ever get slightly upset is if somebody bumps me twice.   1:09:49 You never know who will agree to be on your show until you ask.   1:14:56 Is this type of podcast needed or not?   1:21:39 How Bruce Springsteen reinvented himself in the 80s.   Dave Garoppolo’s business model.